Chords in the key of D minor

The seven chords, the scale and the progressions that work in D minor. Tap any chord to hear it.

Quick answer

The chords in D minor are Dm, Edim, F, Gm, Am, Bb, C (i ii° III iv v VI VII).

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Key signature1 flat

Relative majorF major

ScaleD E F G A Bb C

Minor pentatonicD F G A C

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The chords in the key of D minor

The seven chords in D minor are Dm, Edim, F, Gm, Am, Bb, C. As seventh chords they're Dm7, Em7b5, Fmaj7, Gm7, Am7, Bbmaj7, C7. They all use only notes from the D minor scale, so they sound like they belong together in any order.

Chords in D minor with Roman numerals
Degree	Numeral	Triad	Seventh chord
1	i	Dm	Dm7
2	ii°	Edim	Em7b5
3	III	F	Fmaj7
4	iv	Gm	Gm7
5	v	Am	Am7
6	VI	Bb	Bbmaj7
7	VII	C	C7

Popular progressions in D minor

Common chord progressions played in D minor
Progression	Numerals	Chords in D
Minor ii–V–i	iiø7 V7 i7	Em7b5 A7 Dm7
Aeolian march	i VI VII i	Dm Bb C Dm
Phrygian menace	i bII i bII	Dm Eb Dm Eb
Minor three-chord	i iv v i	Dm Gm Am Dm
Andalusian cadence	i VII VI V	Dm C Bb A
Minor pop	i VI III VII	Dm Bb F C
Minor circle	i iv VII III	Dm Gm C F
Minor rock loop	i VII VI VII	Dm C Bb C

D minor on the circle of fifths

D minor has 1 flat. Its neighbors on the circle of fifths are G minor and A minor. They share all but one note with it, which makes them the smoothest keys to change to. Its relative major, F major, uses exactly the same notes and chords.

Scales to play over D minor

Use the D minor scale (D E F G A Bb C) for melodies and solos. For a simpler sound that's hard to get wrong, try the D minor pentatonic (D F G A C). For a bluesy edge, add the blue note with the D blues scale (D F G Ab A C).

Every key

C major G major D major A major E major B major F# major Db major Ab major Eb major Bb major F major A minor E minor B minor F# minor C# minor G# minor D# minor Bb minor F minor C minor G minor D minor

Common questions

What chords are in the key of D minor?

The chords in D minor are Dm, Edim, F, Gm, Am, Bb, C.

What is the relative major of D minor?

The relative major of D minor is F major. They share the same notes and key signature.

How many sharps or flats are in D minor?

D minor has 1 flat.

What notes are in the D minor scale?

The D minor scale is D E F G A Bb C.

Last updated November 14, 2026.